Etsy Shop!

Hey guys! I am excited to share with you that I recently reopened my Etsy shop! 

I have lots of plans in the works to add to the shop and it will all happen over the next few months. For now though, you can order my Christmas cards there and my Petoskey prints among a few other things. 

Check it out here: 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SarahTuleArtworks

Hotel Iroquois

"Hotel Iroquois Christmas" 

5"x7" Original Watercolor Painting

I was so pleased this year to be asked to make the Christmas cards for Hotel Iroquois on Mackinac Island! Here is the painting I did for them, with the hotel all decked out for Christmas. 

Cards are available at Mackinac's Little Gallery on Mackinac Island. 

Clinton County Arts Gallery

I recently joined Clinton County Arts Gallery in St. John's Michigan! 

Last week I dropped off several larger framed pieces and these fun little vegetable minis! 

Clinton County Arts Gallery is getting all kinds of fun new inventory in for the holiday season! Check it out if you're in the area! 

I'm also teaching a Beginner's Watercolor Class at Clinton County Arts on Thursday November 12th from 6-8pm. Cost is $35, all materials supplied! To sign up, please call the gallery at (989) 224-2429.

Christmas Commissions

Having a hard time coming up with gift ideas this year for Christmas? A watercolor painting of a special memory makes a great gift! 

I can paint anything from pets to family portraits to vacation memories and homes. If you're interested you can email me at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com with your ideas! 

I look forward to painting something for you! 

**I'm accepting commissions through the month of October so as to have enough time before Christmas** 

October Giveaway

Wow how time seems to fly sometimes! It's already the 8th of October! 

This month I've been busy with commissions and a special little giveaway over on Instagram. 

If you'd like to try your hand at winning a miniature painting check out my Instagram account at @sarahtuleartworks

More updates soon! 

Beyond The Poppies

"Beyond The Poppies"

7"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper 

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Our friends have made it safely past the field of poppies and are on their merry way to OZ! 

I painted this for the Wizard Of Oz festival, held every summer in Ionia, MI. I'm going to make prints as well. 

I'm planning to add a "Shop" page to my blog in the near future where you can directly purchase prints, cards etc. So stay tuned for that! 

Christmas Cards!

Christmas Cards are available now with my new designs! Order yours by using the Paypal button in the sidebar! 

These cute little cards would bring a smile to any face this holiday season! Send your love to family and friends with an artist made card! 

Sailing Towards The Hills

"Sailing Towards The Hills" 

5"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper

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This is the last of these little guys for now. Moving on to other scenes. But I really like the hills in this one. I'm also happiest with these clouds. The balance just seems right.  

Also, might I suggest that these all look pretty darn good together? If you'd like to purchase all three message me at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com. I will cut you a deal! 

Sailing Between

"Sailing Between"

5"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper

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Another of my cloud studies. I really enjoy painting the sky over the lake. It reminds me of Northern Michigan where I grew up. 

Close To Shore

"Close To Shore" 

5"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper

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I've been practicing cloud shapes lately. I have always struggled with painting negative space because you have to think almost backwards. You need to plan the shape from the outside in and it has caused me to scrap many a painting. This one, however, I was pleased with! 

Do You See What I See?

"Do You See What I See?"

7"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper

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I had a special request for a Christmas card design after my post last week. I was so excited to make an addition to my Starry Animals series and tie in one of my favorite Christmas Songs. The title of this painting should give you a clue ;) 

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Pastel Sunrise #1

"Pastel Sunrise #1" 

5"x7" Original Watercolor On Paper

To buy this painting please, click here. 

I've been working on improving my skies lately. Which has led to a lot of fun experimenting. I really like the softness in this on and the strokes that stayed in the sky. Watercolor can be so much fun to work with! 

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Watching The Bay

"Watching The Bay" 

5"x7" Original Watercolor On Paper

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The beaches of Northern Michigan provide me with endless inspiration. The colors and the scape of the land are so intriguing to me that I find a scene to paint where ever I am! Wouldn't you love to sit in one of these chairs for a while and just breathe in summer? 

Cheboygan Crib Lighthouse

"Cheboygan Crib Light"

7"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper

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This cute little crib lighthouse sits at the mouth of the river in my hometown. In the summer, boaters come in from Lake Huron to travel the inland waterway and the beach is packed with swimmers. 

I was feeling a bit homesick so I painted this to help. It surprises me sometimes, how very much paintings are a result of emotion. 

Have A Great Weekend Everyone! 

Sailing Into The Light

"Sailing Into The Light"

5"x7" Original Watercolor On Paper

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A friendly little sailboat, making it's way back home at sunset. 

This painting gave me a feeling of peace while working on it. The blending of the colors in the sky and the dancing light on the lake's surface just soothed me. So glad to live in Michigan, surrounded by all of this water! 

Also, if you're looking for a fun night out with some friends, how about learning watercolor? I'm teaching a class in St. John's Michigan on the 22nd! 

Come join us! 

Christmas Cards 2015

I know it's REALLY early to be posting this but I just finished my 2015 Christmas Card designs. They are available now for ordering if you're ready to embrace the season. For everyone else, there is a button that will be in the side bar >>>>>>

 to purchase at a future date. 

I really like how these turned out. I think out of all the Christmas cards I've created these are probably my favorites! (not to sound vain or anything...) 

Parallel The Coast

"Parallel The Coast" 

5"x7" Original Watercolor On Paper

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In Northern Michigan, in the summer, there is a familiar site out on the lakes; white sails that meander up and down the shoreline, visiting the small harbor towns. 

I love watching them from the beach, my toes buried in the sand and the breeze blowing around me. I could sit there for hours with my sketchbook. 

Purple Clouds

"Purple Clouds"

5"x7" Original Watercolor On Paper

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Hope you all had a marvelous long weekend! I know I did! 

Back to work in the studio now, however, and here is the first painting. What better way to spend these dog days of summer than by sailing at sunset? 

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Shadows On Mosquito Beach

"Shadows On Mosquito Beach"

7"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper

SOLD

Several years ago now, my father and I backpacked a section of the Pictured Rocks Lakeshore Trail in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. One particular morning we had our breakfast on Mosquito Beach (not nearly as terrible as it sounds!) and enjoyed the view of Lake Superior. 

I was digging through my photo references and found this scene from that particular morning. It's been 8 or 9 years now, almost to the day, that we made that trip and I was first inspired to paint this.

Have A Marvelous Labor Day Weekend Everyone!

Autumn Lakeshore Miniature

"Autumn Lakeshore"

3.5"x2.5" Original Miniature Watercolor

Available At Northgoods In Petoskey

I had a great time spending the weekend with my sister! We always laugh a lot and find fun things to do. I miss her when she's not around. 

This week I plan to get back to my Starry Animals series and work on some larger pieces. In the mean time, enjoy this little snippet of life on the lake in autumn. 

If you haven't entered my art giveaway, be sure to check it out! 

See previous post for details!

Art Giveaway!

Hey Friends! Would you like a chance to win my latest watercolor painting? To enter, simply: 

1) visit my Instagram account at @sarahtuleartworks

2) Like this image on my Instagram account 

3) Follow my Instagram account

4) Tag a friend on Instagram 

Winner will be announced on Friday! 

Good Luck! 

Couples Paradise

"Couples Paradise"

2.5"x3.5" Original Miniature Watercolor

Available At Northgoods In Petoskey

A happy couple enjoying a picnic on the beach. This is one of my favorite dates!

Chair With A View Miniature

"Chair With A View"

2.5"x3.5" Original Miniature Watercolor

Available At Northgoods In Petoskey!

The name of this is "Chair With A View" because who wouldn't love to sit here for hours and just take it all in? 

I'm thinking of doing a larger version of this painting, one I can really imagine myself being in.

My sister is in town visiting this weekend so I've pre-posted some of my recent work for galleries. That way I can spend more time with her instead of in front of the computer. I will get back to painting my Starry Animals and more next week! 

Starry Otter

"Starry Otter" 

7"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper

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I've added an otter to my Starry Animals series! This little guy was hard to get the proportions correct on. I think he turned out pretty cute though. 

Otters were always one of my favorite animals to visit at the zoo (still are). They're just so much fun to watch! They just glide through the water and always want to play. Who couldn't love them? 

Prints and cards are available with this and other Starry Animals images! 

Starry Raccoon

"Starry Raccoon"

7"x5" Original Watercolor

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The latest addition to my Starry Animals series. This little raccoon has managed to grab himself a star! What he'll do with it now I haven't a clue. But he sure seems happy to have it! 

Prints and cards are available of any of the Starry Animals series. Just message me at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com to place an order! 

You can watch a short video of me creating this work on my Instagram account at

@sarahtuleartworks

Storm Coming

"Storm Coming"

7"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper 

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My husband and I recently headed up north for a few days to spend time with family. My husband's grandparents own a fabulous place on Lake Michigan. We were sitting out on the deck when this storm began it's way across the lake. I took several pictures to practice painting clouds and lake colors. 

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Starry Rabbit

"Starry Rabbit"

7"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper

SOLD 

I've been having fun with my starry animals series. Here is the second one; a cute little bunny reaching for the stars.

 Prints and cards are available upon request. Just message me at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com! 

Starry Fox

"Starry Fox"

5"x7" Original Watercolor On Paper

SOLD

I've been working on a new series lately and this is the first image. I thought they would be cute hanging in a nursery or children's room. 

Sunflower Splatter

"Sunflower Splatter"

5"x7" Original Watercolor On Paper

Available By Clicking Here. 

I had a lot of fun the other day playing around with techniques. I had done a painting of sunflowers and wanted to jazz it up a bit. I think the splatter turned out well. It's different than what I normally do and was refreshing to paint. 

Poppies #1

"Poppies #1" 

5"x7" Original Watercolor On Aquabord

Available by clicking here. 

I just love the bright, cheerful color of poppies don't you? The reds and oranges in these fun little flowers are just so vibrant. I couldn't resist painting them. 

Summer Twilight

"Summer Twilight" 

8"x10" Original Acrylic On Canvas Panel 

                                          

I love how long twilight seems to last in the summer. The sky is brilliant as the sun fades and the stars begin to appear. Makes me want to grab a drink and prop up my feet on the deck and just enjoy the moment. 

Sky On Fire

"Sky On Fire"

8"x10" Original Acrylic Painting On Canvas Panel

                                         

I've been having fun dabbling in acrylics! I saw this sunset a few weeks ago while driving home and used my artistic license to change it up a bit for this painting. It never ceases to amaze me how many colors can be seen in the sky all at once. I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to try and capture it here! 

Sailing

"Sailing"

8"x10" Original Acrylic On Canvas Panel 

                                           

I felt like doing something new so I ventured out and bought some new art supplies. I have to say, it was a lot of fun to push acrylic paint around rather than doing watercolor washes. Not that I'm through with watercolors, but every once in a while it's fun to mix things up. I find that it brings some excitement and freshness back to my work. 

This painting comes unframed. 

We Made It!

"We Made It!"

5"x7" Original Watercolor And Pen On Paper 

Available at the Fuzzy Boyak Welcome Center in Munising, MI

This was a fun painting to do! I've been working on drawing people (something I was never very good at) and I dare say I've made a bit of progress. These happy hikers have reached the end of the trail and are overjoyed with their success! They did it! They walked the whole thing! 

Introduction To Watercolors In Walloon Lake

There's still time to sign up for my Introduction To Watercolors class at Elvyn Lea Lodge in Walloon Lake! The class is Sunday morning on June 28th from 9-11am. 

All materials are supplied!

It will be a wonderful, quiet time of the morning to explore the world of watercolors. I will walk you through the very basics, covering materials and techniques. You will walk away from the class with two finished paintings and the knowledge and materials to create more! 

In you're interested please contact me!

(248) 977-0732

or by email at: sarahtuleart@yahoo.com 

Campfire Couple

"Campfire Couple" 

7"x5" Original Watercolor And Pen On Paper 

Available soon at Fuzzy Boyak Welcome Center in Munising! 

Today is the day I am traveling up to Munising to drop off all the artwork I've been posting. The Munising Bay Arts Association invited me to join them for the summer and I am thrilled to have my artwork there! 

This couple is unwinding from a day of hiking at their lakeside campsite by the campfire. I had a lot of fun changing up from what I normally paint. Mostly it was an experiment in light for me. I hope to do more like this one and am tossing the idea around of trying a larger version in acrylics.  

Grand Portal

"Grand Portal" 

8"x10" Original Watercolor And Pen On Paper 

Available soon at Fuzzy Boyak Welcome Center in Munising! 

This was an interesting painting to do. With the rocky cliff taking up most of it, I tried to make it interesting. The rock along the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is beautiful and full of colors from all the minerals. This brave little kayaker ventured out into Lake Superior to get a closer look. 

Happy Hikers

"Happy Hikers" 

7"x5" Original Watercolor And Pen On Paper

Available soon at Fuzzy Boyak Welcome Center In Munising! 

I really enjoy hiking and going for walks in the woods. It's peaceful and calming to me. It also fills me with inspiration and if I've brought my sketchbook or camera along I come home with a wealth of material for paintings. 

A few years ago my father and I hiked a part of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Trail. We made it from the beginning at Munising Falls to Chapel Beach. The whole trail is 40 some miles long and I believe we covered about a third of it in 2 days. Some day I want to go back and finish it but in the mean time I enjoy visiting the highlights of the trail by doing day hikes. 

In the painting above, these campers are in for the long haul and are dutifully headed to their next camp for the night. 

Happy Memorial Day! 

Introduction To Watercolors Classes!

Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint with watercolors? 

Do you enjoy creating art? 

If so, I have several opportunities for you coming up in the following months!

 As always, all materials are supplied so all you have to do is show up! 

June 28

Intro To Watercolors

Elvyn Lea Lodge in Walloon Lake

More info click here. 

July 11th 

Intro To Watercolors

Charlevoix Circle Of Arts 

www.charlevoixcircle.org 

August 10th 

Intro To Watercolors 

Charlevoix Circle Of Arts 

www.charlevoixcircle.org 

I also have a watercolor journaling class at the Circle Of Arts in Charlevoix in July and August. More info on that is available on the Circle's website at www.charlevoixcircle.org or you can click on the tab at the top of the screen "Classes and Workshops." 

Have A Great Memorial Day Weekend! 

East Channel Lighthouse

"East Channel Lighthouse"

5"x7" Original Watercolor And Pen On Paper

Available soon at the Fuzzy Boyak Welcome Center in Munising, MI

I've been painting a lot of lighthouses lately haven't I? Must be on a kick. 

This one is the East Channel Light on Grand Island, just off the coast from Munising in Lake Superior. It is no longer a functioning lighthouse, as the light was reportedly hard to see from out on the Lake. Other lighthouses were erected nearby and this one fell into a state of disrepair. 

It's still quite pretty to me though, and sits quietly in it's spot along the shoreline. You can see it if you take the Pictured Rocks Cruises that depart from Munising or the Glass Bottom Boat Tour. 

Eagle Harbor Lighthouse

"Eagle Harbor Light" 

8"x10" Original Watercolor And Pen On Paper 

SOLD 

This is the lighthouse at Eagle Harbor up in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It is my favorite of the Michigan lighthouses (and there are quite a few!) It's been around for nearly 150 years safely guiding ships into Eagle Harbor from the temperamental waters of Lake Superior.

 I really enjoy the rocks up in the Keweenaw.  I know it sounds like a funny thing to say but most people think of rocks as gray. A visit to nearly anywhere in the Keweenaw Peninsula will quickly prove this theory wrong. The rocks along the Lake Superior shoreline come in a multitude of colors and textures. Near Copper Harbor and Eagle Harbor the rocks are lovely shades of browns and reds. As an artist it's fun to find all the colors that really make up the rock. That was my favorite part of this painting. 

LOGO Design

I don't know if I've ever mentioned it before but I do logo design if you're ever interested. I treat it as a commission and we work together to come up with the best possible image to represent your group/business etc. 

These are some of the logos I've done so far. They have been reprinted on all sorts of materials, such as brochures, letterheads and t-shirts. They make for a nice change of pace from a larger painting and it forces me to think in a different way. The top image is for a group called F.O.C.A.S. here in the U.P. They help people to get there pets spayed and neutered when they can't afford it so that there are less animals turning up at the shelters. The second image is for Copper Harbor Arts at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula in the U.P. 

Keep me in mind if you ever need a logo! I'd love to talk with you about it! 

Have A Great Weekend!